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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAmericans are now afraid to have their dogs vaccinated
While the criticism of Kennedy slowly grows from different sides, I fear its too little, too late. Considerable damage has already been done to Americans trust in vaccines under false pretenses.
A veterinarian recently told NBC News about people expressing their concerns to her about giving their pets vaccines out of fear that they will harm their pets, causing autism or other cognitive issues.
When people are afraid of dog autism, its going to take a lot more than some harsh words at a little-watched Senate hearing to get us back on track.
Opinion | Kennedy Sounded Different on Agriculture Than He Did on Vaccines -
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/opinion/robert-f-kennedy-maha-food-vaccines.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jk8.rWS0.H9iYHxmkq2GQ&smid=url-share

harumph
(2,982 posts)Polly Hennessey
(8,123 posts)Solencia for osteoarthritis for my twenty year old cat, Millie. Also, having her rabies vaccine.
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,229 posts)Lawsuit anyone?
LeftInTX
(33,752 posts)Sorry to sound cruel....
ornotna
(11,341 posts)But do you think there may be other solutions to the problem?
LeftInTX
(33,752 posts)LeftInTX
(33,752 posts)
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/09/05/councilmembers-force-vote-on-pet-dumping-fines-after-mayor-had-it-delayed-in-policymaking-power-struggle/
This isn't KSAT's typical style at all. They're the best station at local politics.
As you can guess, many pet owners here are also anti-spay and neutering.
oregonjen
(3,607 posts)Some Facebook dog groups I belong to have certain members that try to spread anti vax lies
Blaukraut
(5,972 posts)Can sometimes develop a soft tissue sarcoma in pets, but thats pretty rare. Our dog actually developed one at the site where she had blood drawn on her leg. So it is probably an immune response to the injection injury itself more so than to vaccine ingredients.
DBoon
(24,276 posts)Dogs without licenses will end up in the pound as strays
And if your unvaccinated dog bites someone, it will be euthanized
womanofthehills
(10,359 posts)Like some vaccines might last a lifetime.
NBC News - Still vaccinating your pet every year?
Several new studies have shown that immunity provided by some vaccines lasts for much longer than one year and in some cases for a lifetime.
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8572826
ProfessorGAC
(74,362 posts)...that the 3 year rabbies vaccine is the same dose as the one year. Costs 50% more but good for 3x the time.
I assumed she was telling the truth, but your info reinforces it.